I got this Chinese aged white cake back in late Y2019. I only just started brewing it this year. The flavor has aged incredibly beautiful 💕

A saying about Chinese white tea culture:
“One year - tea; three years - medicine; seven years - treasure”.☘️
I suppose this explains why aged white tea costs what it does.

A few benefits:

1. It helps cut through grease and supports digestion. Great for people trying to manage their weight.

2. It clears internal heat, especially fitting for this year’s fire-prone climate. And it’s gentle on stomach.

3. I suggest at least 3 years’ aged white tea, which is more gentle on the stomach, unlike fresher teas.
   Incredibly smooth and soft. No bitterness, no astringency. Just pleasant to drink.

Do you drink tea regularly? Have you ever tried aged Chinese white tea?🫶

There’s a growing awareness in China 🇨🇳 that chemical shampoos can damage both hair and scalp.

Some people have even compares photos of hair from the 1970s and 1980s with today’s, as the 2nd pic shows. And the difference is striking.

So I used my TCM knowledge and made a shampoo with 20 different herbs. Even the foaming agent comes from tree bark, nothing synthetic.

It’s runny, but it lathers well and rinses off easily. I no longer have to worry about chemical residue sitting on my scalp.

And the biggest change? I used to go 1-2 days between washes. Now I only wash it once every 5 days.

I love herbs☘️. I love traditional Chinese medicine. 🇨🇳

There’s a growing awareness in China 🇨🇳 that chemical shampoos can damage both hair and scalp.

Some people have even compares photos of hair from the 1970s and 1980s with today’s. And the difference is striking.

So I used my TCM knowledge and made a shampoo with 20 different herbs. Even the foaming agent comes from tree bark, nothing synthetic.

It’s runny, but it lathers well and rinses off easily. I no longer have to worry about chemical residue sitting on my scalp.

And the biggest change? I used to go 1-2 days between washes. Now I only wash it once every 5 days.

I love herbs☘️. I love traditional Chinese medicine. 🇨🇳

I could feel that in my body, it can be a milder version of gui zhi fu ling wan.

I immediately thought of many cases: menstrual blood clots, fibroids, endometrial thickening, polyps.

Is there anyone who can feel my sense of accomplishment from this personally testing herbs?😎✌️💕

This way of thinking and approach are unbelievable for me who grew up in a family of Traditional Chinese Medicine.☘️ Don’t they know this brings bad consequences to the body?

I’m going to share with you several simple habits my family always does to ease pains during cycles.

(Just to be clear, hereafter is just our lifestyle habits, not medical advice.)

1. It’s walnuts, just regular walnuts. I often break them into pieces, simmer for 30 min, then add unrefined brown sugar, and cook for another 1 min. And drink this through those days.

3. For those who have a cold physical constitution, moxibustion can be considered as an option.

5. Stay away from icy food and cold drinks. Cold slows body circulation. Warm brown sugar water is a better choice.

If you have other advice about this topic, feel free to share it in the comments. Thank you 🙏

Hope these help. 💕

I’m curious: what’s the best Chinese food you’ve ever had? Let’s turn this comment section into a handy food guide for anyone planning a trip to China.🇨🇳

There’s no shortage of amazing dishes from every country and region, and our tastes shifts as time goes by. That said, is there one single food you’d happily keep as a regular staple on your dinner table for life?

I’ll kick things off with my pick: Chinese dumplings. I’m from north of China and grew up in a family that practices traditional Chinese medicine, and dumplings are irreplaceable for me. They are delicious, easy to prepare and nutritionally sound.

A go-to snack in my TCM family. Good for blood and naturally sweet. Very sweet delicious.😋

Perilla juice.

It’s not only beautiful, but also cooling, sweet and a little sour. What’s more important, it**’s good for our health**, and perfect for summer.

It can protect the digestion system, cause’ you may eat a lot of ice things in summer, and also protect the body from the cold of air-conditioners. Moreover it helps to drive heat out of ur inside.

Perilla leaves: 10 slices
Chen pi: 5g
Licorice root: 3g
Some rock sugar
Water: 1.5L

Heat all the materials over medium-low heat for 10-15 min. Then let it cool. Add half a lemon’s juice into it. The water will turn from green to such pink.

I’m from a TCM family, and there are many delicious food and drinks that are good to the health. Today this perilla juice, I really can’t help sharing with you.

To stay young and healthy!

In Chinese TCM culture, most women believe that sufficient blood and qi is the natural and effective foundation for long-term vitality and radiance.

Here are three simple daily habits we take for granted but may be not known for foreigners. Just share with you:

1.

1. Eat NATURALLY sweet foods.

2. Red dates, goji

3. berries, Longan, and unrefined

4. brown sugar, etc. Natural sweetness is what our spleen and stomach like - in TCM, that helps the body to absorb more nutrients. (Refined sugar doesn’t count)

6. Dark-red and black foods.

In TCM, these are traditionally believed to be helpful for blood. Examples: black beans, black rice, red beans, blood-glutinous rice, red peanuts, etc.

3. Cook with iron wok.

Besides eating iron supplements when needed, many families have at least one iron wok and use it at least 1-3 times a day for health. (It’s just our traditional habit not medical advice)

These are just a few of our everyday habits.

What daily routines do you follow to stay youthful and healthy? I’d love to hear your ideas.

Eggplant can be very very delicious 😋

The other day my 6 year-old nephew got a fever and hadn’t pooped for 2 days. No medicine at all at that time. I sliced one apple, pan-fried the slices until they turned golden and sticky. After my nephew ate them, he went to the bathroom almost immediately. Soon after, he was running around full of energy again.
My grandma taught this method to my mom, and my mom taught it to me.
Could anyone be able to help explain here if it’s coincidence or the science behind it?

From a TCM family,
I pay much attention to food pairings.
Ginger and jujubes were also added into it.
Adding jujubes for tonifying qi and blood simultaneously.
Adding ginger is to aid digestion when eating chicken.

I use this acupoint almost every day and really want to share it💕

It really helps with digestion, stomach comfort. Very convenient, very practical👍. It is actually one of the most commonly used points by acupuncturists.

Hope it helps you too.

Please tell me how you feel when pressing it.

I grew up in a TCM family in China. Just sharing some common sense learned from my family. Hope we can learn from each other. Thanks in advance.

During pregnancy, a lot of blood and yin energy goes to nourish the baby. So many expecting moms tend to feel warmer or more heat than usual, or emotionally irritable.
So for expecting moms, heavy intense tonic foods are usually not recommended.

1. Gentle blood nourishment
Blood is of first importance. Things like jujube can be added with small amount to soup or congee regularly. There’s a better common thing for blood but it may be not allowed in the US so just leave it on jujube.

2. Spleen and lung support
All nourishment is through these two organs. Chinese yam is very mild. We can steam it plain or with a little honey for gentle nourishment.

3. For dryness or mild internal heat
Try simmering white fungus with pear and honey, or blend them into a warm drink. It helps moisturize and calm the body gently.

4. Morning sickness and nausea
A little fresh ginger juice, or holding a ginger slice in the mouth, can ease mild nausea.

5. Basic diet rules
Stick to meals that are nutritious, light flavored, easy to digest, and mildly warm. Avoid raw cold food, overly spicy, greasy meals, and strong warming herbs like ginseng.

Besides the above, we have Chinese medicine doctors for any discomfort or nourishing both mom & baby with herbs or acupuncture.

Please note: this is only general daily wellness sharing, not personalized advice. Always listen to your body, and consult a professional if you have any concerns.

Hi- I’m from a century-old TCM family in China. I’ve a good understanding of TCM herbalism and acupuncture. Happy to answer questions about them.

I also live a very natural lifestyle as TCM people always do - I make my own soap, lip balm, shampoo and lotions from scratch, and eat organic food, home made as much as possible.

Questions about TCM, natural living or herbal remedies are welcome.

To stay young and healthy!

In Chinese culture, many women believe that sufficient qi and blood is the most natural and effective foundation for long-term vitality and radiance.

Here are three simple daily habits we use:

1. Eat NATURALLY sweet foods.

Red dates, goji berries, Longan, and unrefined brown sugar, etc. Natural sweetness is what our spleen and stomach like - in TCM, that helps the body to absorb nutrients more easily. (Refined sugar doesn’t count)

2. Dark-red and black foods.

In TCM, these are traditionally believed to be helpful for qi and blood. Examples: black beans, black rice, red beans, blood-glutinous rice, red peanuts, etc.

3. Cook with iron wok.

Many families have at least one iron wok and use it at least 1-3 times a day for health. (It’s just our traditional habit not medical advice)

These are just a few of our everyday habits.

What daily routines do you follow to stay youthful and healthy? I’d love to hear your ideas.